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1929.75.2

Bow, composite construction. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]

1929.75.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, composite construction. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]
Long description
Bow, composite construction, made from wood with animal sinew bands strengthening it along both limbs and either side of the grip. These bands have been lacquered red whereas the body of the bow has been lacquered black. The tips are red in colour. The interior of the limbs are fluted. Notches at either end for the string, which is not present. [ASh [OPS move] 5/7/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Maharashtra Mumbai Gujarat
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
By 1929
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1929
Materials and processes
Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Sinew, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 45 mm, Length: max 748 mm, Width: max 290 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1929.75.2

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow